Pets

“I don’t quite understand why cat owners so routinely ignore D.C. Code § 8-1808”

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user Peter Livadas

“Dear PoPville,

I see that sometimes people pose difficult questions and I have one that goes like this:

Four or five cats routinely visit my back yard and one is using my planters as litter boxes. Friends have pointed out that cats are better than rats, and I must agree.

Nevertheless, I don’t quite understand why cat owners so routinely ignore
D.C. Code § 8-1808, which prohibits animals from roaming “at large.”

Am I wrong about the code? Are cat owners unaware of this regulation? Perhaps your readers have thoughts on this.”

Very Friendly Cat Found in Atlas Court NE

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

I found a cat the other day and was wondering if you would be so kind as to post her to the blog. She was found Monday, 5/14, in Atlas Court NE on the I street side of the alley. She was very a very tattered nylon collar with no tags. I’ve taken her to be scanned and she isn’t chipped. She weighs about six pounds, very friendly and comes when called. She’s missing a few teeth, including a lower canine. She seems to be older and is unable to jump more than a foot or two. She’s a wonderful cat, and I’d love to see her in her home (my dogs would love it too).”

If you recognize this cat please email [email protected] and I’ll put you in touch with OP. Thanks!

“I know there has been some sad/strange animal sacrifices in the city before, so wasn’t sure if this was related.”

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

I am reaching out to see if anyone else noticed the dead cat at P st and Marion on Saturday. I walked by the cat around 5 pm that afternoon, so I am not sure how long it had been there. The cat was laid out on top of what seemed to be an old shirt. Didn’t really look like it died naturally in that spot, more like someone had placed it there. I know there has been some sad/strange animal sacrifices in the city before, so wasn’t sure if this was related.”

UPDATE: Found. Keep an Eye Out for “Sir Oliver, quite sweet and people-friendly”

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

My roommates and I greatly would appreciate your help in finding our recently adopted, and quite sweet, catmate Sir Oliver. Here are the details:

In the darkness of the night (maybe around 5AM), he made a daring escape from his homely Mt. Pleasant “prison” apparently by slicing open one of our screens and squirreling out (from the third floor no less). All because I did not want to let him take over the whole bed again last night.

We live on the 3300 block of 18th Street NW, right by Monroe St. There are numerous yards in the back (hopefully a neighbor sees this), as well as an alley. If you see him, please call 631-871-2514.

Sir Oliver is quite sweet and people-friendly. He has a slight slit in his right ear. He nibbles a bit but has not discovered he has claws. He unfortunately does not have a collar yet, though he is chipped (and we are pursuing all avenues to find him). Any help would be appreciated.”

Dog Found at 15th and Harvard St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

This morning around 9:30 am a neighbor found a dog near 15th and Harvard St NW. The dog had a collar but no tag, and was sweet and tame. The neighbor called the Washington Humane Society, who picked him/her up. I snapped this picture right as the Humane Society were taking him/her.”

Small Pup, probably shih tzu, Found in SE DC

By Prince Of Petworth

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From an email:

“FOUND in Southeast DC. Her breed is probably shih tzu, less than 10 lbs. Photos accepted as proof of ownership or identify the correct location where she was lost. Email me at dave at citydogsrescuedc.org”

Shaggy Pup found in Petworth

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

This evening, this little guy (photo attached) wandered into my yard and was limping. He must be from 16th Street Heights/Petworth, as he has a Petworth Animal Hospital vaccine tag. I’ve posted to our neighborhood listserves, but no one recognizes him. We have given him a bath and a meal for the evening, but surely his real family misses him! I can be reached at [email protected].”

“The Washington Humane Society and the Washington Animal Rescue League today announced a definitive agreement to merge the two organizations”

By Prince Of Petworth

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via Washington Humane Society

Thanks to all who passed on from the Washington Humane Society:

“The Washington Humane Society and the Washington Animal Rescue League today announced a definitive agreement to merge the two organizations to create the first end-to-end animal care organization in a major U.S. city. Founded in 1870 and 1914, respectively, WHS and WARL will bring together a comprehensive set of animal care and protection programs that touch the lives of more than 60,000 animals each year, including: Rescue and Adoption, Humane Law Enforcement, Low Cost Veterinary Services, Animal Control, Behavior and Learning, Spay/Neuter, Pets for Life and many other programs.

Merger (PDF)“

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